I cannot say I don't miss you in hushed tones of violet I cannot say I don't miss your rapid hands that wrapped around my fragile neck I cannot say I don't miss Your yellow mark bruises That washed against my skin I cannot say I don't miss the violence that escaped your mouth and found your way to your fists that brushed against my skin on my legs, on my arms on my face it found its place Everywhere on my fragile body that consisted of the words “she belongs to me” I do not miss the hits that found their way to my once Unscratched face but somehow, I let you into my fragile life and you made a bruise out of me
For anyone who suffers from domestic violence, please know you ARE not alone. A man nor woman should ever hurt someone they love, that is not love but abuse. Please stay safe